Auction No. 84
Closed Saturday, September 19, 1998 @ 10 p.m.
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Antique Maps of Africa
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338. Africa (Chorographia orginis Nili juxta obervationem Odardi Lopez Fol 55. [together with] Chorographia Originis Nili… ex Arabum Geographis deprobpta. Fol. 53 [and] Vera et Genuina Fontium Nili Topographia facta a P. Petro Pais… 1618. Fol 56), A Kircher, Oedipus Aegyptiacus, Amsterdam, [1652]. (BW) Three maps of the origins of the Nile according to Duarte Lopez, Arab geography, and Peter Pais. The first (6.7" x 8.7") represents the origin of the Nile as explored by Lopez and described by Pigafetta, with the river emanating from two lakes, one below the other. The second (6.7" x 8.7") represents the Mountains of the Moon origin, north of Lake Zambia. The third (14" x 10") depicts in detail the Montes Lunae and the river valley as recorded by the Jesuit traveler Paez. All three maps are embellished with mountains, citadels, forests, unusual animals and sea monsters. Originally on one sheet, now separated. Crisp early impression. Ref: Norwich #156. (A) Former illustrated above. $475
339. Africa (L’Afrique divisee suivant l’estendue de ses principales parties…), Jaillot, Paris, 1692. 34 x 21". (FC) Very large map (two sheets, joined) of the continent which also includes the southern Atlantic Ocean and a bit of Brazil. Based on the geography of Sanson, the map shows two large lakes, Zaire/Zembre and Zaflan, in Central Africa, which are the origin of the Nile. The River Zaire (Congo) also arises from Lake Zaire. The Kingdom of Monomotapa, in South Africa, is depicted with its capital on the Rio de Spirito Santa, and Vigiti Magna also appears. Most of the southern tip is called Terre Desrte. Ref: Norwich #46. Some offsetting, else very good. (B). Illustrated above
. (Reflection shown in not on map) $1100-1200340. Africa (A New and Accurate Map of Africa, drawn from the best Authorities), T. Bowen, Bankes’s New System of Geography, London, ca. 1774. 16 x 13.2". (BW) Copper engraved map with detail of those regions recently explored. Scattered foxing, marginal tears with a 1" piece of margin missing & affecting the neatline. (C) $50
341. Africa (Afrique), Buy de Mornas, Atlas Methodique…, Paris, [1790]. 10 x 11.2". (FC) No regions are marked as unknown. Only ten regions named: Ethiope, Guinee, Abissinie, Nubie, Egipte, Saara desert, Nigritie, Barbarie, Ulgerid, and the Congo. No sign of Lake Victoria. French text at sides. Full wash color in oceans. (A) $125
342. Africa, Samuel Walker, Malte-Brun System of Universal Geography, Boston, [1834]. 9 x 7.3". (BW) Blank throughout much of the interior, which is marked Unknown Parts. The Sahara is labeled Zaara. (B) $45
343. Africa (Colonies Francaise (en Afrique)), Victor Levasseur, Atlas National Illustre, Paris, [1849]. 17 x 11". (OC) Steel engraved map of the French possessions in Africa, including Senegal, Madagascar, the island of Goree. With beautifully rendered engraved scenes surrounding the map. Strong, crisp impression with fine color. Full margins, with a few marginal spots. (A) $90
344. Africa, Geo. Cram, Illustrated Family Atlas, Chicago, [1883]. 11 x 14". (PC) Double page sheet of the entire continent. No areas marked unknown, however much of the region is not organized politically. (A) $25
345. Northern Africa (Barbariae et Biledulgerid Nova Descriptio), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1570. 19.2 x 12.7". (FC) Handsome map of the northern coast of Africa and the Mediterranean. Strapwork title banner, a ship and sea monsters decorate the map. Couple of marginal tears, one touching neatline and some light staining. (B) $250
346. Northern Africa (Tunes Oppidum Barbarie & Regia fedes…/Africa, olim Aphrodisium/Penon de Veles), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1574. 18.5 x 13". (FC) Three maps on one sheet each depicting fierce battles on the Barbarie coast of Africa. All manner of warfare is depicted with cavalry, infantry, artillery and raging sea battles. Fine original color and condition. $375 RESERVE (A+) $450-500
347. Northern Africa (Alexandria), Braun & Hogenberg, Civitates Orbis Terrarum, Cologne, ca. 1575. 18.7 x 14.5". (FC) Fabulous city view with the mosque dominating the skyline. The city is surrounded by countryside with people and camels and the foreground depicts many boats and ships. 1" x 1/4" hole in map and another similar hole in centerfold. Bottom border trimmed. Needs professional help, but overall paper is sound. (D) $100
348. Northern Africa (Fezzae et Marocchi Regna Africae Celeberrima), Blaeu, Amsterdam, ca. 1640. 19.7 x 15". (FC) Highly decorative map of Morocco oriented with north on the right. Five sailing ships, including two engaged in battle. Fine original color. Faint areas of toning, mostly in margins. (A) Click for full size image. $475-550
349. Northern Africa (Barbarie, Egypte, Nigritie, Guinee, Nubie, Abissinie), de Vaugondy, Nouvel Atlas Portatif, Paris, [1778]. 14.5 x 9.5". (OC) Good impression, delicate coloring and decorative cartouche. Two distance scales. Northern Africa from Morocco to below the Gold Coast and Guinea. Names numerous deserts and extends to include Nubia and Abyssinia. On thick hand laid paper with watermark. (A) $75
350. Africa, northern (Tripoli and Egypt [together with] Algier), SDUK, London, 1834-7. 15.5 x 12.5". (OC) Pair of steel engraved maps of the northern coast of Africa Very interesting detail including notations concerning the produce of certain oasis and where (and at what depth) water may be found. (A) $40
351. Northern Africa (Algerie, Colonie Francaise), Victor Levasseur, Atlas National Illustre, Paris, [1849]. 17 x 11". (OC) Handsome, detailed map of northern Algeria extending to Tunis and to below the Atlas Mountains. Surrounded by beautifully rendered engraved scenes in b&w surrounding the map. Strong, crisp impression with good color. Full margins, with a few marginal spots, map fine. (A) $75
352. Egypt (Terra Svis Con:Tenta Bonis, Non Indiga Mercis, Avtiovs, Insolo Tanta Est Fidvcia Nilo), Ortelius, Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, Antwerp, ca. 1584. 19 x 15.5". (FC) Very unusual map of southern Egypt depicting the Nile River valley. This map, together with one of northern Egypt were based on Ortelius’ 1565 map of Ancient Egypt. They were issued between 1584 and 1592 and replaced with a single sheet map in the 1595 edition Thus, this is one of the scarcer Ortelius maps. Beautifully decorated with a large strapwork cartouche with a list of cartographical places & regions. Lower corner margin missing (1/8") from neatline, 2 marginal tears just touching neatline with a bit of uneven toning. Fine original color. (B) $250-300
353. Algeria (Algers, and Pats Adjacent), Anon, Gentleman’s Magazine, London, [1749]. 4.3 x 7.8". (BW) Shows the walled city, Castle of the Star, The English Castle and the house of Seedy Jacob. North is at the right. Two large birds, the Boo-ank and the Hou-baara, shown in the lower right. Close trimmed at right and bottom, as issued. GENT-68. (B) $20
354. Western Africa (Mauritania Nuova Tavola), Sessa, Venice, ca. 1599. 10.2 x 7.2". (BW) Early modern map of western and northern Africa depicting may rivers, lakes and mountains. Sea monster in the stipple engraved ocean. Tiny binding holes along fold with minor toning. Crisp impression. (B) Click image for full size. $175
355. Western Africa (Guinee Grand Pays de L’Afrique), Vander Aa, Leiden, ca. 1727. 14 x 10.2". (BW) Striking map of the western region of Africa from Sierra Leone to Gabon. Mountains and forests fill the interior with rhumb lines and a compass rose in the sea. Fine title cartouche depicting natives trading with Europeans, and elephants, and monkeys. (A+) $300
356. Western Africa (Royaumes de Congo et d’Angola), Pierre Vander Aa, Leiden, ca. 1727. 13.5 x 11.2". (BW) Fine crisp copper engraved map of the western coast from about Port Gentil to Lobito. The land if filled with mountains, rivers, and forests with several place names particularly along the Congo River. Large, elaborate title cartouche surrounded by natives, lions, ostriches, elephants and monkeys. (A+) $300
357. Southern Africa (Aethiopia Inferior vel Exterior), Jansson, Amsterdam, ca. 1638. 19.5 x 15". (FC) Beautiful map covering the area from Congo-Zanzibar to the Cape. Jansson’s map is nearly identical to Blaeu’s map of 1571. The cartography was based on Portuguese exploration and traveler’s tales and rumors about the interior. Therefore much of the interior geography is false. Title cartouche with two natives holding an ox skin, on which the title is engraved. It is further embellished with various animals, including two large elephants, and sailing ships. Overall toning, marginal split on fold professionally repaired. Beautiful original color. (A) $500-600
358. Madagascar (Insula S. Laurentii vulgo Madagascar), Blaeu, Grand Atlas, Amsterdam, ca. 1662. 21.5 x 16.5". (FC) Splendid copper engraved map of Madagascar and the Mozambique coastline. One of the only sixteenth century maps to focus on this region. The title refers to the Portuguese name for the island, who called it St. Laurence on whose day (Feb. 2) they landed there in 1506. Blaeu based this map on a 1658 map by de Flacourt. Fine title cartouche with native people and wildlife. Further embellished with two compass roses and four sailing ships, all fully colored. Marginal split on fold, else very fine condition. (A+) $500
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